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30th June 2025, 06:18 PM
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Silver Yatagan from Balkans
A Balkan yatagan exported to Russia? Is that what "AR 84" means? A translation of its blade would also be welcome.
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30th June 2025, 08:03 PM
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Arms Historian
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AR 84 is the Russian mark for 84 zolotniki , indicating silver .875 fine (sterling is .925) so sub-sterling value.
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30th June 2025, 10:07 PM
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I can't translate the text, but the seal of Salomon shows the names of the seven sleepers of Ephesus und their dog. It is a very common decoration on blades of the Ottoman Empire.
Regards Robin |
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1st July 2025, 02:39 AM
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Very nice piece. |
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Yesterday, 08:49 PM
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Very nice i would say a Greek made yatagan, very beautiful congrats!, i have similar but with more plain decorated blade, translation is:
O muhamed stand for Mustafa he is your folower. (Mustafa is the owner) Beneth there is no hero but Ali nor a sword til zulfikar. Made by Salih, owner Muatafa 1227 hijri or 1812 gregorian. In the seal a seven sleepers and a dog. |
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Today, 09:38 PM
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EAAF Staff
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Zukran Serdar for the translations!
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